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An IT lawyer advises and litigates at the intersection of technology and law. This includes: software and IT contracts (licenses, SaaS, implementation), data protection and GDPR compliance, intellectual property (software copyright, trademarks), cybersecurity and data breaches, IT liability and disputes, e-commerce and online platforms, AI and emerging tech regulation, and cloud computing agreements. We advise tech companies, software suppliers, startups, and IT departments on legal issues surrounding digital technology.

We apply a transparent hourly rate of €295 excl. VAT. Costs vary per case.

If you process personal data you must: have lawful processing ground (consent, contract, legitimate interest), apply privacy by design, implement security measures, conclude processor agreements with suppliers, maintain processing register, publish privacy statement, facilitate data subject rights (access, deletion, correction), and report data breaches within 72 hours to Data Protection Authority. Fines up to €20 million or 4% global turnover are possible. We conduct compliance audits and implement appropriate measures.

A proper SaaS contract regulates: exact description of services and functionalities, SLAs (uptime, performance, response times), data location and security, intellectual property rights, pricing and indexation, term and termination conditions, liability limitations, exit strategy and data portability, compliance with GDPR and other regulations, and dispute resolution. Standard supplier terms & conditions are often very supplier-friendly. We negotiate balanced contracts that protect your interests.

Possibly, depending on contractual agreements and warranties. For custom software, usually a result obligation applies (software must meet specifications). For SaaS/standard software, often a best efforts obligation with limited liability. Damages can include: direct damage (repair costs), indirect damage (lost profits, reputational damage), and data losses. Limiting liability through terms & conditions is possible but not unlimited. We advise on risk management and drafting liability-limiting contracts.

Software is protected via copyright (automatic, no registration needed), but only the concrete code/expression, not the idea. Additional protection: trademark registration for names/logos, trade name rights, database rights for databases, patents for technical inventions (limited for software), confidentiality agreements with employees/partners, and license terms that regulate use. We advise on optimal IP strategy and draft protective agreements.

Upon suspected data breach: immediately start investigation into scope and risks, take measures to stop breach and limit damage, report to Data Protection Authority within 72 hours if there's risk for data subjects, inform affected persons in case of high risk, document incident and response, and implement structural measures. Not reporting or late reporting can lead to fines up to €10 million or 2% turnover. We guide data breach procedures and communicate with DPA.

Depends on the license. Permissive licenses (MIT, BSD, Apache) usually allow commercial use if copyright notices are retained. Copyleft licenses (GPL, AGPL) require derivative works to also be open source, which can be problematic for commercial software. LGPL and MPL are less restrictive. Violation of open source licenses can lead to liability and forced disclosure of your code. We analyze your software stack and advise on compliant use.

Yes, we advise on emerging tech regulation: EU AI Act compliance (risk categories, transparency obligations), algorithm discrimination and fairness, training data and copyright (generative AI), liability for AI decisions, automated decision making under GDPR, and contractual AI clauses (warranties, liability). As a Brainport firm we understand both the tech and legal complexity. We help tech companies navigate this new regulation.

Main risks: data location outside EU (GDPR compliance, Schrems II), vendor lock-in and data portability problems, unclear liability for outages, insufficient security measures, no adequate processor agreement, data loss or corruption, and dependency on sub-processors. We assess cloud contracts, negotiate SLAs and security requirements, and ensure GDPR-compliant processor agreements and data transfer mechanisms.

E-commerce platforms have duty of care but limited liability under hosting regime. Upon notification of unlawful content (fake reviews, counterfeits) they must remove (notice and takedown). DSA (Digital Services Act) requires platforms to provide transparency and moderation. You can: address platform holder for negligence, hold author of fake review liable (harder to identify), and enforce removal via court order. We litigate against platforms and help limit reputational damage.

Public IT procurement (governments, semi-public institutions) follows Procurement Act with strict procedures: European procurement (>€215,000 services), transparency and equal treatment, technical specifications without brand preference, award criteria (MEAT or price), objection periods (standstill period), and contract terms established upfront. Private procurement is freer but fair dealing remains important. We guide suppliers in tenders and clients in procurement procedures, and litigate against unlawful rejections.